The Glimmer Man Subtitled VHS Video Segal A suspense action film starring Steven Seagal as a former assassin turned detective. Cole, a New York detective, is asked to help solve a series of murders occurring in Los Angeles. He teams up with local detective Jim to begin the investigation, but he has a hard time getting along with the talkative Jim. "The Glimmer Man" is a 1996 American action film. Directed by: John Gray Screenplay by: Kevin Brodbin Produced by: Steven Seagal Julius R. Nasso Starring: Steven Seagal Keenen Ivory Wayans Music by: Trevor Rabin Cinematography by: Rick Bota Edited by: Donn Cambern Distributed by: Warner Bros. Release dates: United States: October 4, 1996 Japan: January 18, 1997 Running time: 92 minutes